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N656 JBF

1996 Iveco 35.8 SWB

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,886 mi
Last recorded100,886 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Iveco 35.8 SWB97,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 JBF
MakeIveco
Model35.8 SWB
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 100,886 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 98,024 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2009 97,995 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2008 95,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 95,137 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear service and hand brakes poor

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Oct 2006 94,105 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 94,080 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Iveco 35.8 SWB?

Based on 961 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
2,613
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 108
Registration plate lamp not working 83
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
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N656 JBF is a 1996 Iveco 35.8 SWB in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Iveco 35.8 SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 97,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Iveco 35.8 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N656 JBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco 35.8 SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Iveco 35.8 SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N656 JBF is a 1996 Iveco 35.8 SWB, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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